Intercultural-Studies-Five-Year-Program-BA/MAM
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in Ministry
Majors: Biblical Studies, Intercultural Studies, Master of Arts in Ministry
Major Mission: The Intercultural Studies major equips servant leaders to be effective cross-cultural communicators, compassionate examples, and committed disciple-makers of Jesus Christ..
Major Outcomes - Students will:
1. Display godly character within the pursuit of becoming a servant leader.
2. Cultivate areas of individual gifting and abilities connected to relationships and cross-cultural ministry.
3. Practice the interpersonal skills necessary for effective cross-cultural ministry.
4. Communicate biblical truth in cross-cultural settings with creativity, accuracy, relevance, and sensitivity.
5. Develop multidirectional mentoring relationships to create a model for the lifelong disciple making process.
6. Articulate a personal philosophy of cross-cultural ministry that addresses biblical, theoretical, practical, global, and cultural concerns.
Program Description: The BA/MAM Four-Plus-One Track offers an affordable, flexible, integrative, and customizable route to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Students complete the four-year Bachelor’s program and finish the remaining coursework for the Master’s degree with an additional year of study. This option allows students to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Intercultural Studies, and a Master of Arts in Ministry.
Intercultural-Studies-Five-Year-Program-BA/MAM
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| CML 102 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 103 | Relationships in Ministry | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 105 | Biblical Hermeneutics | 3 |
| ICS 120 | Discipleship/Evangelism | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
PHE ____
| PHE Elective | 1 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| CML 210 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT ____
| MAT Core | 3 |
| PHI 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| ICS 210 | Perspectives on the World Christian Movement | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits | 4 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| CML 202 | Teaching Skills for Adults | 3 |
| ICS 350 | Intercultural Studies Internship | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| SOC 330 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| ICS 331 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| THE 304 | Drawing Near to God | 3 |
| MIN 509 | Spiritual Formation & Discipleship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| THE 421 | Biblical Theology of Missions | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| MIN 504 | Communicating Biblical Truth | 3 |
| MIN 505 | Theological Foundations for Ministry | 3 |
| ICS 450 | Intercultural Studies Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
BIB ____
| Bible Elective (BIB, BOT, BNT, THE) | 3 |
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level) | 3 |
| MIN 508 | Organizational Change & Conflict | 3 |
| MIN 510 | The Leader's Life & Work | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course I | 3 |
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| Master of Arts in Ministry Concentration Course II | 3 |
| MIN 590 | Ministry Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester
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| MAM Concentration Course 3 | 3 |
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| MAM Concentration Course 4 | 3 |
| MIN 507 | Leadership Development & Team Building | 3 |
| MIN 591 | Ministry Internship II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |